Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's manual

Welcome to the world of Mercedes-Benz

We urge you to read this Operator's Manual

carefully and familiarize yourself with the

vehicle before driving. For your own safety

and a longer vehicle life, follow the

instructions and warning notices in this

manual. Ignoring them could result in damage

to the vehicle or personal injury to you or

others.

Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow

instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-

Benz Limited Warranty.

This Operator's Manual provides information

on the most important functions of your

vehicle.

Additional information on convenience

functions can be found in COMAND in your

Digital Operator's Manual.

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Technical features

The equipment in your vehicle may therefore

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Digital Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual

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Maintenance Booklet

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Equipment-dependent supplements

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vehicle at all times. If you sell the vehicle,

always pass the documents on to the new

owner.

The technical documentation team at

Daimler AG wishes you safe and pleasant

motoring.

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Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

A Daimler Company

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Index ....................................................... 4

Digital Operator's Manual .................. 21

Introduction ......................................... 26

At a glance ........................................... 33

Safety ................................................... 43

Opening and closing ........................... 77

Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 99

Lights and windshield wipers .......... 105

Climate control ................................. 113

Driving and parking .......................... 119

On-board computer and displays .... 159

COMAND ............................................ 187

Stowage and features ...................... 203

Maintenance and care ...................... 215

Breakdown assistance ..................... 225

Wheels and tires ............................... 243

Technical data ................................... 273

Contents

3

1, 2, 3 ...

12 V socket

see Sockets

A

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Display message ............................ 164

Function/notes ................................ 67

Important safety notes .................... 67

Warning lamp ................................. 177

Activating/deactivating cooling

with air dehumidification ................. 116

Activating/deactivating Night

View Assist Plus

With spotlight function ................... 151

Active Blind Spot Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 161

Display message ............................ 163

Function/information.................... 153

Active Body Control (AMG

vehicles)

Display message ............................ 173

Driving conditions menu in the

COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 144

Function/notes ............................. 143

Active Body Control (except AMG

vehicles)

Display message ............................ 173

Driving conditions menu in the

COMAND display........................... 143

Function/notes ............................. 142

Active Driving Assistance package .153

Active Lane Keeping Assist

Activating/deactivating (on-

board computer) ............................ 161

Display message ............................ 163

Function/information.................... 156

Active light function ......................... 109

Active Parking Assist

Display message ............................ 163

Function/notes ............................. 145

Important safety notes .................. 146

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72

Adaptive Damping System

Function/notes ............................. 141

Adaptive Highbeam Assist

Display message ............................ 163

Function/notes ............................. 109

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Additives (engine oil) ........................ 276

Address book

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Adjusting the vehicle height

Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 143

Active Body Control (except AMG

vehicles) ........................................ 142

Air bags

Display message ............................ 170

Front air bag (driver, front

passenger) ....................................... 48

Head bag ......................................... 50

Important safety notes .................... 46

Knee bag .......................................... 49

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

indicator lamp .................................. 51

Safety guidelines ............................. 45

Side impact air bag .......................... 49

Air-conditioning system

see Climate control

AIR FLOW ........................................... 116

AIRSCARF

Switching on/off ........................... 101

Air vents

Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 101

Alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ambient lighting

Setting the brightness (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Setting the color (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

AMG

Button for AMG menu .................... 126

SETUP ............................................ 126

AMG menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Anti-lock braking system

see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Anti-theft alarm system

see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Ashtray ............................................... 206

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Index

Assistance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Assistance menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

ASSYST PLUS

Displaying a service message ........ 221

Hiding a service message .............. 220

Resetting the service interval

display........................................... 221

Service message ............................ 220

Special service requirements ......... 221

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

Activating/deactivating ................... 75

Function ...........................................75

Switching off the alarm .................... 75

ATTENTION ASSIST

Activating/deactivating ................. 161

Display message ............................ 163

Function/notes ............................. 148

Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 161

Authorized Centers

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

see Qualified specialist workshop

Authorized workshops

see Qualified specialist workshop

AUTO lights

Display message ............................ 163

Automatic engine start (ECO start/

stop function) .................................... 125

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO

start/stop function) .......................... 125

Automatic headlamp mode ...... 107, 108

Automatic transmission

Accelerator pedal position ............. 126

Automatic drive program ............... 126

Changing gear............................... 126

Display message ............................ 163

Driving tips .................................... 126

Emergency running mode .............. 126

Kickdown ....................................... 126

Manual drive program .................... 126

Manual drive program (vehicles

with Sports package AMG) ............ 126

Overview ........................................ 126

Problem (malfunction) ................... 126

Program selector button ................ 126

Pulling away ................................... 124

Selector lever ................................ 126

Starting the engine ........................ 123

Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 126

Transmission position display........ 126

Transmission positions .................. 126

Automatic transmission

emergency mode ............................... 126

B

Back button ....................................... 197

BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) .................................................... 68

Battery (SmartKey)

Checking .......................................... 80

Important safety notes .................... 80

Replacing ......................................... 81

Battery (vehicle)

Charging ........................................ 233

Important safety notes .................. 231

Jump starting ................................. 235

Overview ........................................ 231

Blind Spot Assist

see Active Blind Spot Assist

Bluetooth

®

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Bottle holder ...................................... 206

Brake Assist

see BAS (Brake Assist System)

Brake fluid

Display message ............................ 167

Notes ............................................. 276

Brake lamps

Display message ............................ 163

Brakes

ABS .................................................. 67

BAS .................................................. 67

BAS PLUS ........................................ 68

Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 276

Display message ............................ 164

Driving tips .................................... 131

High-performance brake system .... 131

Important safety notes .................. 131

Maintenance .................................. 131

Warning lamp ................................. 177

Index

5

Breakdown

see Flat tire

see Towing away

Buttons on the COMAND controller 197

C

California

Important notice for retail

customers and lessees .................... 28

Calling up a malfunction

see Display messages

Car

see Vehicle

Care

Carpets .......................................... 223

Car wash ........................................ 222

Display ........................................... 223

Exterior lights ................................ 222

Gear or selector lever .................... 223

Interior ........................................... 223

Matte finish ................................... 222

Night View Assist Plus ................... 223

Notes ............................................. 221

Paint .............................................. 222

Plastic trim .................................... 223

Power washer ................................ 222

Rear view camera .......................... 222

Roof lining ...................................... 223

Seat belt ........................................ 223

Seat cover ..................................... 223

Sensors ......................................... 222

Tail pipes ....................................... 222

Trim pieces .................................... 223

Washing by hand ........................... 222

Wheels ........................................... 222

Windows ........................................ 222

Wiper blades .................................. 222

Wooden trim .................................. 223

Car keys

see SmartKey

Car wash (care) ................................. 222

CD

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

CD player/CD changer (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Center console

Lower section .................................. 39

Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 40

Upper section .................................. 38

Central locking

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 78

Children

In the vehicle ................................... 62

Restraint systems ............................ 62

Special seat belt retractor ............... 66

Child seat

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ............................................ 65

Cigarette lighter ................................ 206

Cleaning

Mirror turn signal ........................... 222

Clear button ....................................... 197

Climate control

Automatic climate control (dual-

zone) .............................................. 115

Controlling automatically ............... 116

Cooling with air dehumidification .. 116

Defrosting the windows ................. 116

Defrosting the windshield .............. 116

Important safety notes .................. 114

Indicator lamp ................................ 116

Maximum cooling .......................... 116

Overview of systems ...................... 114

Problems with cooling with air

dehumidification ............................ 116

Problem with the rear window

defroster ........................................ 116

Refrigerant ..................................... 278

Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 279

Setting the air distribution ............. 116

Setting the airflow ......................... 116

Setting the air vents ...................... 116

Setting the climate mode (AIR

FLOW) ............................................ 116

Setting the temperature ................ 116

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ............................................ 116

Switching on/off ........................... 116

Switching residual heat on/off ...... 116

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Index

Switching the rear window

defroster on/off............................ 116

Switching the ZONE function on/

off .................................................. 116

Cockpit

Overview .......................................... 34

see Instrument cluster

COMAND

Display ........................................... 191

Examples of operation ................... 197

Menu overview .............................. 192

COMAND controller ........................... 196

COMAND control panel ..................... 195

COMAND display

Driving conditions menu (AMG

vehicles) ........................................ 144

Driving conditions menu (except

AMG vehicles) ................................ 143

Combination switch .......................... 108

Connecting a USB device

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Consumption statistics (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Convenience telephony

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Coolant (engine)

Checking the level ......................... 219

Display message ............................ 172

Filling capacity ............................... 277

Important safety notes .................. 277

Temperature (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Temperature gauge ........................ 160

Warning lamp ................................. 183

Cooling

see Climate control

Copyright ............................................. 32

Cornering light function

Display message ............................ 163

Function/notes ............................. 108

Crash-responsive emergency

lighting ............................................... 110

Cruise control

Cruise control lever ....................... 133

Deactivating ................................... 133

Display message ............................ 163

Driving system ............................... 132

Function/notes ............................. 132

Important safety notes .................. 132

Selecting ........................................ 133

Setting a speed .............................. 133

Storing and maintaining current

speed .............................................133

Cup holder

Center console .............................. 206

Important safety notes .................. 206

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 31

Customer Relations Department ....... 31

D

Dashboard lighting

see Instrument cluster lighting

Data

see Technical data

Daytime running lamps

Display message ............................ 163

Function/notes ..................... 107, 108

Switching on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Dealerships

see Qualified specialist workshop

Declarations of conformity ................. 30

Delayed switch-off

Exterior lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Interior lighting .............................. 161

Diagnostics connection ...................... 30

Digital Operator's Manual

Contents .......................................... 24

Installation ....................................... 21

Introduction ..................................... 21

Keyword search ............................... 23

Operating notes ............................... 22

Visual search ................................... 22

Digital speedometer ......................... 161

Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 223

Display messages

ASSYST PLUS ................................ 220

Calling up (on-board

computer) ...................................... 163

Driving systems ............................. 173

Engine ............................................ 172

General notes ................................ 163

Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 163

Index

7

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 163

Lights .............................................163

Safety systems .............................. 164

SmartKey ....................................... 163

Tires ............................................... 174

Vehicle ...........................................175

Distance display (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Distance recorder ............................. 161

see Odometer

see Trip odometer

Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 184

DISTRONIC PLUS

Cruise control lever ....................... 135

Deactivating ................................... 138

Display message ............................ 163

Displays in the multifunction

display........................................... 138

Driving tips .................................... 139

Function/notes ............................. 133

Important safety notes .................. 134

Setting the specified minimum

distance ......................................... 138

Warning lamp ................................. 184

Doors

Automatic locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Automatic locking (switch) ...............84

Central locking/unlocking

(SmartKey) .......................................78

Control panel ................................... 42

Display message ............................ 163

Emergency locking ........................... 84

Emergency unlocking ....................... 84

Important safety notes .................... 83

Opening (from inside) ...................... 84

Overview .......................................... 83

Drinking and driving ......................... 131

Drinks holder

see Cup holder

Drive program

Automatic ...................................... 126

Display ........................................... 126

Manual ...........................................126

Manual (vehicles with Sports

package AMG) ............................... 126

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 161

Drive program selector ..................... 126

Driver's door

see Doors

Driving abroad

Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 221

Symmetrical low beam.................. 106

Driving on flooded roads .................. 131

Driving safety systems

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67

ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72

BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 67

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System

PLUS) ...............................................68

Electronic brake force distribution... 72

ESP

®

(Electronic Stability Program) .69

ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 69

Important safety information ........... 66

Overview .......................................... 66

PRE-SAFE

®

Brake .............................73

STEER CONTROL ............................. 74

Driving systems

Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 153

Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 143

Active Body Control (except AMG

vehicles) ........................................ 142

Active Driving Assistance package 153

Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 156

Active Parking Assist ..................... 145

Adaptive Damping System ............. 141

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 148

Cruise control ................................ 132

Display message ............................ 173

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 133

HOLD function ............................... 140

Night View Assist Plus ................... 149

PARKTRONIC ................................. 144

RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 141

Rear view camera .......................... 147

Driving tips

AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 131

Automatic transmission ................. 126

Brakes ........................................... 131

Break-in period .............................. 120

Checking brake lining thickness .... 131

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 139

Downhill gradient ........................... 131

Drinking and driving ....................... 131

Driving abroad ............................... 106

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Index

Driving on flooded roads ................ 131

Driving on wet roads ...................... 131

Exhaust check ............................... 131

Fuel ................................................ 131

General .......................................... 131

Hydroplaning ................................. 131

Icy road surfaces ........................... 131

Limited braking efficiency on

salted roads................................... 131

Symmetrical low beam.................. 106

Wet road surface ........................... 131

DVD audio

Operating (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

DVD video

Operating (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

E

EASY-ENTRY feature

Activating/deactivating ................. 161

Function/notes ............................. 102

EASY-EXIT feature

Function/notes ............................. 102

Switching on/off ........................... 161

EBD (electronic brake force

distribution)

Display message ............................ 166

Function/notes ................................ 72

ECO display

Function/notes ............................. 131

ECO start/stop function

Automatic engine start .................. 125

Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125

Deactivating/activating ................. 125

General information ....................... 125

Important safety notes .................. 125

Introduction ................................... 125

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP

®

(Electronic Stability Program)

Emergency release

Driver's door .................................... 84

Trunk ............................................... 89

Vehicle ............................................. 84

Emergency Tensioning Devices

Function ...........................................62

Safety guidelines............................. 45

Emissions control

Service and warranty information .... 27

Engine

Check Engine warning lamp ........... 175

Display message ............................ 172

ECO start/stop function ................ 125

Engine number ............................... 274

Irregular running ............................ 126

Jump-starting ................................. 235

Starting problems .......................... 126

Starting the engine with the

SmartKey ....................................... 123

Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 123

Switching off .................................. 131

Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 240

Engine electronics

Problem (malfunction) ................... 126

Engine oil

Adding ........................................... 218

Additives ........................................ 276

Checking the oil level ..................... 217

Checking the oil level using the

dipstick .......................................... 217

Display message ............................ 163

Filling capacity ............................... 276

Notes about oil grades ................... 276

Notes on oil level/consumption .... 217

Temperature (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Viscosity ........................................ 276

Entering a city

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Entering an address

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

ESP

®

(Electronic Stability

Program)

AMG menu (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Deactivating/activating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 71

Deactivating/activating (notes;

except AMG vehicles) ...................... 70

Display message ............................ 164

ETS .................................................. 69

Function/notes ................................ 69

Index

9

General notes .................................. 69

Important safety information ........... 69

Warning lamp ................................. 179

ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 69

Exhaust check ................................... 131

Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 222

Exterior lighting

Setting options .............................. 106

see Lights

Exterior mirrors

Adjusting ....................................... 102

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102

Folding in when locking (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Storing settings (memory function) 103

Storing the parking position .......... 102

Eyeglasses compartment ................. 204

F

Filler cap

see Fuel filler flap

Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 275

First-aid kit ......................................... 226

Flat tire

MOExtended tires .......................... 227

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 227

TIREFIT kit ...................................... 228

Floormats ........................................... 214

Front fog lamps

Display message ............................ 163

Fuel

Consumption statistics .................. 161

Displaying the current

consumption .................................. 161

Displaying the range ...................... 161

Driving tips .................................... 131

Fuel gauge ....................................... 35

Grade (gasoline) ............................ 276

Important safety notes .................. 275

Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .276

Problem (malfunction) ................... 130

Refueling ........................................ 127

Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 275

Fuel filler flap

Opening/closing ............................ 128

Fuel level

Calling up the range (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Fuel tank

Capacity ........................................ 275

Problem (malfunction) ................... 130

Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool

kit) ...................................................... 226

Fuses

Allocation chart ............................. 240

Before changing ............................. 240

Dashboard fuse box ....................... 241

Fuse box in the engine

compartment ................................. 241

Fuse box in the rear compartment .242

Important safety notes .................. 240

G

Garage door opener

Clearing the memory ..................... 214

Important safety notes .................. 211

Opening/closing the garage door .. 214

Programming (button in the rear-

view mirror) ................................... 212

Gasoline ............................................. 276

Gear indicator (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Gear or selector lever (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 223

Genuine parts ...................................... 26

Glass roof (sunblind) ........................... 97

Glove box ........................................... 204

Google™ Local Search

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

H

HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 86

Hazard warning lamps ...................... 106

Head bags

Display message ............................ 168

Operation .........................................50

Headlamps

Cleaning system (notes) ................ 278

Fogging up ..................................... 106

see Automatic headlamp mode

Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 101

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Index

Head restraints

Adjusting ....................................... 101

see NECK-PRO head restraints

Heating

see Climate control

High-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 163

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 110

Switching on/off ........................... 108

Hill start assist .................................. 124

HOLD function

Activating ....................................... 141

Deactivating ................................... 141

Function/notes ............................. 140

Home address

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Hood

Closing ...........................................217

Display message ............................ 175

Important safety notes .................. 216

Opening ......................................... 216

Hydroplaning ..................................... 131

I

Ignition lock

see Key positions

Immobilizer .......................................... 75

Indicator lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Instrument cluster

Overview .......................................... 35

Warning and indicator lamps ........... 36

Instrument cluster lighting .............. 160

Intelligent Light System

Activating/deactivating ................. 161

Interior lighting

Automatic control .......................... 110

Delayed switch-off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Emergency lighting ........................ 110

Manual control ............................... 110

Overview ........................................ 110

Reading lamp ................................. 110

Setting the brightness of the

ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Setting the color of the ambient

lighting (on-board computer) ......... 161

Internet

Calling up the carousel view .......... 200

Conditions for access .................... 198

Entering the URL ............................ 200

Internet radio

Calling up ....................................... 199

Searching for stations .................... 199

iPod

®

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

J

Jack

Storage location ............................ 226

Using ............................................. 265

Jump starting (engine) ...................... 235

K

KEYLESS-GO

Display message ............................ 163

Locking ............................................ 79

Start/Stop button .......................... 121

Starting the engine ........................ 123

Unlocking ......................................... 79

Key positions

KEYLESS-GO .................................. 121

SmartKey ....................................... 121

Kickdown

Driving tips .................................... 126

Knee bag .............................................. 49

L

Lamps

see Warning and indicator lamps

Lane Keeping Assist

see Active Lane Keeping Assist

Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 161

LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat

anchors ................................................ 65

License plate lamp (display

message) ............................................ 163

Index

11

Light function, active

Display message ............................ 163

Lighting

Light switch ................................... 106

Lights

Activating/deactivating the

interior lighting delayed switch-

off .................................................. 161

Active light function ....................... 109

Automatic headlamp mode .... 107, 108

Cornering light function ................. 108

Driving abroad ............................... 106

Hazard warning lamps ................... 106

High beam flasher .......................... 108

High-beam headlamps ................... 108

Low-beam headlamps ............ 107, 108

Parking lamps ................................ 108

Setting the brightness of the

ambient lighting (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Setting the color of the ambient

lighting (on-board computer) ......... 161

Standing lamps .............................. 108

Switching Adaptive Highbeam

Assist on/off ................................. 161

Switching the daytime running

lamps on/off (on-board

computer) ...................................... 161

Switching the exterior lighting

delayed switch-off on/off (on-

board computer) ............................ 161

Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 161

Switching the surround lighting

on/off (on-board computer) .......... 161

Turn signals ................................... 108

see Replacing bulbs

Light sensor (display message) ....... 163

Loading aid (trunk)

Raising/lowering the roof .............. 204

Locking

see Central locking

Locking (doors)

Automatic ........................................ 84

Emergency locking ........................... 84

From inside (central locking

button) ............................................. 84

Locking centrally

see Central locking

Locking verification signal (on-

board computer) ............................... 161

Low-beam headlamps

Display message ............................ 163

Setting for driving abroad

(symmetrical) ................................. 106

Switching on/off ................... 107, 108

Luggage cover

see Trunk partition

Lumbar support

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 101

M

MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 97

Malfunction message

see Display messages

Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 222

mbrace

Call priority .................................... 211

Display message ............................ 163

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 207

Downloading routes ....................... 207

Emergency call .............................. 208

General notes ................................ 207

Geo fencing ................................... 207

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 207

MB info call button ........................ 210

Remote vehicle locking .................. 207

Roadside Assistance button .......... 209

Search & Send ............................... 207

Self-test ......................................... 207

Speed alert .................................... 207

System .......................................... 207

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 207

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 207

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 207

Mechanical key

Function/notes ................................ 80

Locking vehicle ................................ 84

Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84

Memory card (audio) ......................... 161

Memory function ............................... 103

Message memory (on-board

computer) .......................................... 163

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Index

Messages

see Display messages

Mirrors

see Exterior mirrors

see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)

Mobile phone

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161

Modifying the programming

(SmartKey) ........................................... 79

MOExtended tires .............................. 227

Mounting wheels

Lowering the vehicle ...................... 267

Mounting a new wheel ................... 267

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 264

Raising the vehicle ......................... 265

Removing a wheel .......................... 266

Securing the vehicle against

rolling away ................................... 264

MP3

Operation ....................................... 161

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

see separate operating instructions

Multifunction display

Function/notes ............................. 160

Permanent display......................... 161

Multifunction steering wheel

Operating the on-board computer .160

Overview .......................................... 37

Music files

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

N

Navigation

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

see separate operating instructions

NECK-PRO head restraints

Operation .........................................57

Resetting after being triggered ........ 58

Night View Assist Plus

Activating/deactivating ................. 151

Cleaning ......................................... 223

Function/notes ............................. 149

Problem (malfunction) ................... 153

Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 120

O

Occupant Classification System

(OCS)

Faults ............................................... 56

Operation .........................................51

System self-test ............................... 54

Occupant safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 62

Important safety notes .................... 44

PRE-SAFE

®

(anticipatory

occupant protection) ....................... 57

OCS

Faults ............................................... 56

Operation .........................................51

System self-test ............................... 54

Odometer ........................................... 161

Oil

see Engine oil

On-board computer

AMG menu ..................................... 161

Assistance menu ........................... 161

Audio menu ................................... 161

Convenience submenu .................. 161

Displaying a service message ........ 221

Display messages .......................... 163

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 138

Factory settings submenu ............. 161

Important safety notes .................. 160

Instrument cluster submenu .......... 161

Lighting submenu .......................... 161

Menu overview .............................. 161

Message memory .......................... 163

Navigation menu ............................ 161

Operation ....................................... 160

RACETIMER ................................... 161

Service menu ................................. 161

Settings menu ............................... 161

Standard display............................ 161

Telephone menu ............................ 161

Trip menu ...................................... 161

Video DVD operation ..................... 161

Online and Internet functions

Ending the connection ................... 199

Establishing/ending the

connection ..................................... 198

Index

13

Operating safety

Declaration of conformity ................ 30

Important safety notes .................... 29

Operating system

see On-board computer

Operator's Manual

Vehicle equipment ........................... 27

Outside temperature display ........... 160

Overhead control panel ...................... 41

P

Paint code number ............................ 274

Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 222

Panic alarm .......................................... 44

Parking ............................................... 130

Important safety notes .................. 130

Position of exterior mirror, front-

passenger side ............................... 102

Rear view camera .......................... 147

see PARKTRONIC

Parking aid

Active Parking Assist ..................... 145

see Exterior mirrors

see PARKTRONIC

Parking brake

Display message ............................ 163

Parking lamps

Switching on/off ........................... 108

PARKTRONIC

Deactivating/activating ................. 145

Driving system ............................... 144

Function/notes ............................. 144

Important safety notes .................. 144

Problem (malfunction) ................... 145

Range of the sensors ..................... 144

Warning display............................. 145

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 56

Problems (malfunction) .................. 170

PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp ...................................................... 51

Phone book

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .223

Power closing feature ......................... 84

Power washers .................................. 222

Power windows

see Side windows

PRE-SAFE

®

(anticipatory occupant

protection)

Display message ............................ 167

Operation .........................................57

PRE-SAFE

®

Brake

Activating/deactivating ................. 161

Display message ............................ 167

Function/notes ................................ 73

Warning lamp ................................. 184

Program selector button .................. 126

Protection of the environment

General notes .................................. 26

Pulling away (automatic

transmission) ..................................... 124

Q

Qualified specialist workshop ........... 30

R

RACE START

Important safety notes .................. 141

RACETIMER (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Radar sensor system

Activating/deactivating ................. 161

Display message ............................ 163

Radio

Selecting a station ......................... 161

see separate operating instructions

Radio mode

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Radio-wave reception/

transmission in the vehicle

Declaration of conformity ................ 30

Reading lamp ..................................... 110

Rear fog lamp

Display message ............................ 163

Rear lamps

see Lights

Rear view camera

Cleaning instructions ..................... 222

Function/notes ............................. 147

Switching on/off ........................... 148

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Index

Rear-view mirror

Dipping (automatic) ....................... 102

Rear window defroster

Problem (malfunction) ................... 116

Switching on/off ........................... 116

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system)

Important safety notes .................. 278

Refueling

Fuel gauge ....................................... 35

Important safety notes .................. 127

Refueling process.......................... 128

see Fuel

Remote control

Programming (garage door opener) 212

Replacing bulbs

General notes ................................ 110

Reporting safety defects .................... 31

Reserve (fuel tank)

see Fuel

Reserve fuel

Display message ............................ 163

Warning lamp ................................. 175

see Fuel

Residual heat (climate control) ........ 116

Restraint system

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System)

Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 126

Reversing feature

Side windows ................................... 90

Trunk lid ...........................................85

Reversing lamps (display message) 163

Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 28

Roll bar

Display message ............................ 168

Operation .........................................51

Roller sunblind .................................... 97

Roof

Display message ............................ 163

Important safety notes .................... 91

Opening/closing (with roof switch) .. 92

Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 93

Overview .......................................... 91

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98

Relocking ......................................... 93

Roof lining and carpets (cleaning

guidelines) ......................................... 223

Roof switch .......................................... 92

Route (navigation)

see Route guidance (navigation)

Route guidance

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Route guidance (navigation) ............ 161

S

Safety

Children in the vehicle ..................... 62

Child restraint systems .................... 62

Occupant Classification System

(OCS) ............................................... 51

Safety system

see Driving safety systems

SD memory card

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Search & Send

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Seat belts

Adjusting the driver's and front-

passenger seat belt ......................... 60

Belt force limiters ............................ 62

Cleaning ......................................... 223

Correct usage .................................. 59

Emergency Tensioning Devices ........62

Fastening ......................................... 60

Important safety guidelines ............. 58

Releasing ......................................... 61

Safety guidelines ............................. 45

Switching belt adjustment on/off

(on-board computer) ...................... 161

Warning lamp ................................. 176

Warning lamp (function) ................... 61

Seats

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101

Adjusting the 4-way lumbar

support .......................................... 101

Adjusting the head restraint .......... 101

Cleaning the cover ......................... 223

Correct driver's seat position ........ 100

Important safety notes .................. 100

Seat heating problem .................... 102

Storing settings (memory function) 103

Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 101

Index

15

Switching seat heating on/off....... 101

Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 101

Selector lever

Positions ........................................ 126

Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 222

Service menu (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Service products

Brake fluid ..................................... 276

Coolant (engine) ............................ 277

Engine oil ....................................... 276

Fuel ................................................ 275

Important safety notes .................. 275

Refrigerant (air-conditioning

system) .......................................... 278

Washer fluid ...................................278

Service work

see ASSYST PLUS

Settings

Factory (on-board computer) ......... 161

Menu overview .............................. 192

On-board computer ....................... 161

Setting the air distribution ............... 116

Setting the airflow ............................ 116

Setting the date/time format

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Setting the language

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Setting the time

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 161

Side impact air bag ............................. 49

Side marker lamp (display

message) ............................................ 163

Side windows

Cleaning ......................................... 222

Important safety information ..... 89, 90

Opening/closing (all) ....................... 90

Opening/closing (front) ................... 90

Overview .......................................... 89

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 91

Resetting ......................................... 90

SIRIUS services

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

SmartKey

Changing the battery ....................... 81

Changing the programming ............. 79

Checking the battery ....................... 80

Display message ............................ 163

Door central locking/unlocking ....... 78

Important safety notes .................... 78

Loss ................................................. 82

Mechanical key ................................ 80

Opening/closing the roof ................ 93

Overview .......................................... 78

Positions (ignition lock) ................. 121

Problem (malfunction) ..................... 82

Starting the engine ........................ 123

SMS

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Sockets

Front-passenger footwell ............... 206

Points to observe before use ......... 206

Trunk ............................................. 206

Under the armrest ......................... 206

Specialist workshop ............................ 30

Special seat belt retractor .................. 66

Speed, controlling

see Cruise control

Speedometer

Digital ............................................ 161

In the Instrument cluster ................. 35

Segments ...................................... 160

Selecting the unit of

measurement ................................ 161

SPORT handling mode

Activating/deactivating (AMG

vehicles) .......................................... 71

Warning lamp ................................. 180

SRS

see SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System)

SRS (Supplemental Restraint

System)

Display message ............................ 168

Introduction ..................................... 45

Warning lamp ................................. 182

Warning lamp (function) ................... 45

Standing lamps

Display message ............................ 163

Switching on/off ........................... 108

Start/stop function

see ECO start/stop function

Starting (engine) ................................ 123

STEER CONTROL .................................. 74

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Index

Steering (display message) .............. 175

Steering wheel

Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102

Button overview ............................... 37

Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 160

Important safety notes .................. 102

Paddle shifters ............................... 126

Storing settings (memory function) 103

Steering wheel (cleaning

instructions) ...................................... 223

Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 126

Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 161

Stowage areas ................................... 204

Stowage compartments

Armrest (under) ............................. 204

Center console .............................. 204

Cup holders ................................... 206

Display message) ........................... 163

Eyeglasses compartment ............... 204

Glove box .......................................204

Important safety information ......... 204

Stowage net ................................... 204

Stowage net ....................................... 204

Stowage space

Center console (rear) ..................... 204

Umbrella holder ............................. 204

Stowage well beneath the trunk

floor .................................................... 206

Sun visor ............................................ 206

Surround lighting (on-board

computer) .......................................... 161

Suspension tuning

Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 144

Active Body Control (except AMG

vehicles) ........................................ 142

SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 161

Switching air-recirculation mode

on/off ................................................. 116

Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 75

Systems settings (COMAND)

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

T

Tachometer ........................................ 160

Tail lamps

Display message ............................ 163

see Lights

Tank content

Fuel gauge ....................................... 35

Technical data

Capacities ...................................... 275

Information .................................... 274

Tires/wheels ................................. 268

Vehicle data ................................... 279

TELEAID

Call priority .................................... 211

Downloading destinations

(COMAND) ..................................... 207

Downloading routes ....................... 207

Emergency call .............................. 208

Geo fencing ................................... 207

Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 207

MB info call button ........................ 210

Remote vehicle locking .................. 207

Roadside Assistance button .......... 209

Search & Send ............................... 207

Self-test ......................................... 207

Speed alert .................................... 207

System .......................................... 207

Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 207

Vehicle remote malfunction

diagnosis ....................................... 207

Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 207

Tele Aid

General notes ................................ 207

Telephone

Accepting a call ............................. 161

Menu (on-board computer) ............ 161

Number from the phone book ........161

Redialing ........................................ 161

Rejecting/ending a call ................. 161

see also Digital Operator's Manual 188

Telephone compartment ................ 204

Temperature

Coolant .......................................... 160

Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 161

Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 161

Outside temperature ......................160

Setting (climate control) ................ 116

Theft deterrent systems

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 75

Immobilizer ...................................... 75

Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 161

TIREFIT kit .......................................... 228

Index

17

Tire pressure

Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 250

Checking manually ........................ 249

Display message ............................ 174

Important safety notes .................. 250

Maximum ....................................... 249

Notes ............................................. 248

Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 230

Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 230

Recommended ............................... 246

Tire pressure monitoring system

Checking the tire pressure

electronically ................................. 251

Function/notes ............................. 250

General notes ................................ 250

Important safety notes .................. 250

Restarting ...................................... 252

Warning lamp ................................. 185

Warning message .......................... 252

Tires

Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 262

Average weight of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 261

Bar (definition) ............................... 261

Changing a wheel .......................... 263

Characteristics .............................. 260

Checking ........................................ 245

Definition of terms ......................... 261

Direction of rotation...................... 263

Display message ............................ 174

Distribution of the vehicle

occupants (definition) .................... 263

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ...............................................260

DOT (Department of

Transportation) (definition) ............ 261

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

(definition) ..................................... 261

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

(definition) ..................................... 261

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating) (definition) ......................... 261

Important safety notes .................. 244

Increased vehicle weight due to

optional equipment (definition) ...... 261

Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 262

Labeling (overview)........................ 257

Load bearing index (definition) ...... 263

Load index ..................................... 259

Load index (definition) ................... 262

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(definition) ..................................... 262

Maximum load on a tire (definition) 262

Maximum permissible tire

pressure (definition) ....................... 262

Maximum tire load......................... 260

Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 262

MOExtended tires .......................... 246

Optional equipment weight

(definition) ..................................... 262

Overview ........................................ 244

PSI (pounds per square inch)

(definition) ..................................... 262

Replacing ....................................... 263

Service life ..................................... 246

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 262

Speed rating (definition) ................ 261

Storing ........................................... 264

Structure and characteristics

(definition) ..................................... 261

Temperature .................................. 256

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

(definition) ..................................... 262

Tire bead (definition) ...................... 262

Tire pressure (definition) ................ 262

Tire pressures (recommended)...... 261

Tire size (data) ............................... 268

Tire size designation, load-bearing

capacity, speed rating .................... 257

Tire tread ....................................... 245

Tire tread (definition) ..................... 262

Total load limit (definition) ............. 263

Traction ......................................... 256

Traction (definition) ....................... 263

Tread wear..................................... 256

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards ...................................... 255

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (definition) .................... 261

Unladen weight (definition) ............ 262

Wear indicator (definition) ............. 263

Wheel rim (definition) .................... 261

see Flat tire

Towing

Important safety guidelines ........... 237

Installing the towing eye ................ 238

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